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“Test Cricket Needs Virat!!” Brian Lara Urges Kohli To Stay In Whites A Little Longer

Poulomi Chakraborty

Virat Kohli With Brian Lara (Source: @Harrssshhhhh/x.com)Virat Kohli With Brian Lara (Source: @Harrssshhhhh/x.com)

Amidst the country's tough times, another bombshell from the Indian cricket team has left fans stunned. As per the reports, Virat Kohli is considering retirement from the longest format of the game.

After Rohit Sharma hung up his boots from Tests, fans are on the way to another heartbreak. Amidst this, the West Indies legend, Brian Lara, made a social media post, stating that the format needs Virat Kohli more than ever.

Brian Lara Urges Kohli’s Presence In Tests

India is going through a turbulent phase, with shocking news shaking the nation. On May 7th, captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the Test format, and within just 2 days, another bombshell dropped. As per the reports, Virat Kohli informed the BCCI about his retirement from the longest format ahead of the Test series against England.

While an official statement is still awaited, the news has left the nation stunned, with fans pleading for Virat Kohli to stay a little longer in whites. Amidst this situation, Brian Lara made a post, urging Kohli’s presence more in the longest format, echoing millions of Indian fans’ emotions.

“Test cricket needs Virat!! He is going to be persuaded. He is NOT going to retire from Test cricket. @virat.kohli is going to average above 60 for the remainder of his Test career.” Lara wrote.


Is It The End Of The “Kohli Era’ In Whites?

As the Test format is considered the purest form of cricket, India’s Test side revolutionized under Virat Kohli’s captaincy. Coming as a youngster, he became an absolute legend of the format. But as per reports, the legend is set to draw the end line to his glorious Test career, having informed the BCCI about the major move.

The BCCI has urged Virat Kohli to reconsider his decision, especially with Team India gearing up for a pivotal five-match Test series in England. As Rohit Sharma has already retired, Kohli’s retirement will have a major impact on the team, both in leadership and experience.

Despite scoring a century in the Perth Test, Kohli was seen struggling in the longer format. But a legend like him needs just one good game to regain his greatness. As the official confirmation from the board and the player is still pending, fans have crossed their fingers and are manifesting another Test peak of Kohli.